Telesat receives two new prototypes for low earth orbit constellation

OTTAWA – Telesat has procured two prototype Ka-band satellites for operation in low earth orbit (LEO) that are expected to launch in mid-to-late 2017.Ordered from Space Systems Loral (SSL) and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), the new birds are part of a test and validation phase for an advanced, global LEO satellite constellation that Telesat is developing.Telesat added that it has secured priority rights to certain Ka-band spectrum in non-geostationary orbits at the International Telecommunications Union to operate such a constellation, thanks to an authorization issued by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.“Telesat is proud of our long and distinguished...